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Little Appleseed Learning Center

341 Mars Valencia Rd, Mars, PA 160464.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
86
open each week
5 days

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About Little Appleseed Learning Center

Little Appleseed Learning Center is a child care center in Mars, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 86 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks - 5 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
86 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks - 5 years
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity86 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Appleseed Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
86 children
License number
#CER-00250013
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 22, 2025: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Background checks 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Oct 22, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The current health assessments on file for children #3, #4 and #5 were completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The initial health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The documentation of smoke detector testing indicates that smoke detectors were tested on 6/7/25, then again on 7/12/25 and on 8/9/25, then again on 9/26/25. The minimum requirement under Act 62 is to test at least every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There were exposed bolts at the gates of both the preschool and toddler playspaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “The current emergency contact forms on file for children #3, #4 and #5 were reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the emergency contact form review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The current and only child service reports on file for children #4 and #5 were each completed more than 6 months after the child's respective start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact forms in the files reviewed (child #1-#5) did not specify the addresses of the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025

  2. Apr 25, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The mandated reporter training documented and on file for Facility Person #1 was expired. as it was completed more than 60 months prior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The log documenting smoke detector testing at the facility indicated tests were not conducted at least every 30 days. The most recent test document was conducted more than 30 days prior, on 3/25/25. Act 62 requires that smoke detectors be tested by the operator at least every 30 days and tests be documented.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “There was an infant observed asleep in a swing in the infant room, not in the position recommended by the AAP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “The documentation of pediatric first aid & CPR training on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 90 days after their start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There was a small screw protruding from the baseboard on the wall in the gym.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The mandated reporter training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #1 was expired. Facility Person #1 was observed caring for children along with a staff person (Facility Person #2) who was classified as an aide.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The certificate of compliance posted at the facility was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

  3. Oct 29, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There were exposed bolts at the gates in the fencing in the Toddler and Preschool outdoor playspaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(1) Bachelor's + 1 yr

      “The documentation of a bachelors degree on file for Facility Person #3, serving as one of the facility directors, does not indicate the degree is in a human services field.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The current child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the prior child abuse clearance on file. The current FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 60 months after the prior FBI clearance on file. The child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed after their start date. There was no NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The current mandated reporter training completed and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training documented and on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The current pediatric first & CPR aid training documented and on file for Facility Person #2 was completed after the expiration of the previous pediatric first aid & CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The letter to the families explaining the emergency plan did not include information on the plan for accommodations in an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There were two small areas of damaged plaster on a wall in the gym near the restroom, one near the floor and one about 2 feet up from the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a loose handle on a kitchen playset in the older toddler room, creating potential pinch points,”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “There is embedded equipment in each outdoor playspace mounted over unitary playground protective surfacing. The documentation of the ASTM approval of the surfacing does not indicate the maximum fall height to which it protects, to indicate it meets the requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Commission to protect to the maximum fall height of the equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.108(c) No styrofoam

      “There were styrofoam plates used for serving food at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The most recent health assessment on file for child #1, a young toddler, was completed more than 6 months prior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record on file for child #1 did not indicate the child had a sufficient number of doses of the Hepatitis B, HIB and pneumococcal vaccines according the ACIP recommendations for a child of their age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The health assessment on file for Facility Person #5 was completed after their start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “There were no written, nonfamily references on file for Facility Person #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Documentation of emergency drills on file indicate drills were conducted on 11/16/22 and again on 9/12/24 - more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “There was no documentation that the operator has tested the fire alarm system. Testing is required to be conducted, and documented, at least every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person

      “Not all release persons listed on the emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, and #3 were also listed on their agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

  4. Oct 18, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, are dated 5/11/22 and 8/23/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #5, who is a preschool age child, are dated 10/5/20 and 2/16/23, more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1, who is 4 years old, is dated 12/21/20, more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #4, who is 4 years old, is dated 11/22/21, more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 2 years old, includes 1 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 influenza vaccinations recommended annually by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 12 months old, includes 2 of 3 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 3 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 2 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The current health assessment on file for Child #3 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “Infant Tylenol, in the Young Toddler room had expired on12/31/21 and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; the training was completed on 9/23/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #2 is dated 1/9/23, after the deadline of 9/25/23, as per Announcement C-22-06”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 8/17/21 and 9/27/23, more than 24 months apart. The file for staff person #3 did not include documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET); the health assessment on file for staff person #3 is dated 10/5/23. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 8/22/21 and 9/29/23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 were dated 3/3/21 and 8/29/23, more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff person #3 did not include documentation of a Tuberculosis test result being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET); the Tuberculosis test result on file for staff person #3 is dated 10/5/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The emergency drill on file is dated 11/16/22, more than 1 year after the issuance date of the initial certificate of compliance, dated 9/17/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 is dated 1/2/23, more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature, dated 4/29/22; and more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1 did not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was completed on 9/27/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The Certificate of Compliance posted at the facility expired on 3/7/23; the current COC was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The facility does not have documentation verifying that the most recent emergency plan was submitted to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The 2 most recent child service reports on file for Child #1 are dated 7/20/22 and 2/13/23, more than 6 months apart and more than 6 months ago. The file for Child #3, with an enrollment date of 2/23/23, more than 6 months ago, does not include a child service report. The most recent child service report on file for Child #4 is dated 2/23/23, more than 6 months ago; and the most recent child service report on file for Child #5 is dated 2/15/23, more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The most recent health assessments on file for Child #3, who is a Young Toddler, is dated 2/16/23, more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023

  5. Dec 8, 2022Inspection18 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for Staff person #9 has an invalid FBI clearance obtained through the Department of Education and does not include an NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #10 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric CPR. The training was completed on 2/19/22. Staff person #8 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric CPR. The training was completed on 2/19/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #2 does not include verification of fire safety training within 12 months of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The file for Child #2 does not include written parental permission to obtain emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The agreement on file for Child #4, #5 does not include the child's date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was a hole in the wall in the Cozy Corner in the Preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The toilet paper roll in the preschool bathroom was loose, falling off the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “There was a child observed receiving care in the Young Toddler room without his emergency contact form being in the space where he was receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “The Infant room included Poly-vi-sol drops for Child #7 and Zyrtek for Child #8 were not labeled for use by an individual child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #1 are dated 2/25/21 and 9/22/22, more than 1 year apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #6 are dated 2/26/21 and 9/19/22, more than 1 year apart. The file for Staff person #2, #3, #4, #7, #8 does not include a staff evaluation dated within 1 year of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #10 who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff person #8 includes only 1 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The file for Child #2 does not include written parental permission to administer minor first aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “There were Sulfate Drops in the Infant Room for Child #9 that did not include parental permission to administer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for Child #1, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months, includes an emergency contact form and agreement 6 month review signature dated 12/5/22, which was required, effective 1/6/22, as per Announcement C-21-09, which was updated on 12/6/21. The file for Child #2 and #3, who have been enrolled for more than 6 months, does not include an emergency contact form and agreement 6 month review signature. The file for Child #6, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months, includes an emergency contact form 6 month review signature dated 4/4/22, more than 6 months ago; and an agreement 6 month review signature dated 1/3/22, more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #3, who is 4 years old, is dated 8/25/20, more than 1 year ago, as is recommended annually by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 8 months old, includes 2 of 3 DTAP vaccinations, 2 of 3 HIB vaccinations, and 2 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccinations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #6, who is 17 months old, includes 3 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccinations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff person #2 includes 10 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Staff person #4 includes 10 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Staff person #5 includes 8 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21, with an additional 4 hours completed in 2022, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Staff person #8, was observed not to have completed 12 hours of annual training within 12 months from date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023

  6. Jan 7, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for child #1, a 4 year old, and child #2, a 3 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The files for staff person #1 and #4 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The files for staff person #5, with a start date of 9-9-21, and staff person #6, with a start date of 9-17-21, lacked the out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks at their start date and require current out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks. The files for staff person #5, with a start date of 9-9-21, and staff person #6, with a start date of 9-17-21, had NSOR verification certificates dated 12-21-21 that were after their start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The files for staff person #1 and #4 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the older toddler room, there was peeling paint in one area on the right wall near the door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height

      “In the older toddler and young toddler rooms with 1 and 2 year olds that are walking and able to wash their hands, the sink in each room next to the changing table lacked a platform or steps and was unable to be reached by the child after diapering to wash their hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “The file for staff person #6, with a start date of 9-17-21, had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method dated 1-30-19 that was over 12 months prior to initial employment and requires a current tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination

      “The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that lacked a physical examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Health and Safety Training

      “The files for staff person #3, with a start date of 9-17-21, and staff person #5, with a start date of 9-9-21, lacked pediatric first-aid and CPR training within 90 days of their start date and require current training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for staff person #3 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022

  7. Sep 17, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR which lapsed between 3/3/21 and 4/21/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2021

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator in the Infant Room was observed to lack a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “The file for Staff #2, designated as an AGS, contained documentation of a high school diploma yet lacked documentation of at least 2 years of experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Little Appleseed Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Little Appleseed Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Appleseed Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 22, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Appleseed Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 31 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Little Appleseed Learning Center care for?

86, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Little Appleseed Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little Appleseed Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Appleseed Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 400-2280 to ask.

What is Little Appleseed Learning Center's phone number?

(724) 400-2280.

Where is Little Appleseed Learning Center?

341 Mars Valencia Rd, Mars, PA 16046. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Village II, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).